Rolling On

Story Behind The Song

Started with a melody I've had in my head for some time but struggled with a subject. When it happened the idea and the lyrics came quite quickly. Unintentionally there is a Don Williams feel about the song and I feel it's better than many I've written/performed.

Song Description

Someone who has had difficulty finding romance and has been let down in the past. Pretends not to care and rolls on optimistic that it will happen eventually.

Song Length 4:05 Genre Country - Americana, Country - General
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Poignant, Relaxed Subject Searching for Love, Heartbreak
Similar Artists Don Williams Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

Verse 1
Some things just happen, I can't explain
Sometimes they happen again and again
It's all the things we're never shown
All of life's lessons coming home
You fall in love then it falls apart
Important I don't let it break my heart.

Chorus 1
I'll just keep running scared
Never looking back, like I never cared
I'll just pretend I'm strong
No regrets at all, I'll just keep rolling on

Verse 2
Some people give love, some people don't
Sometimes it all works out, sometimes it won't
All the time we've got to learn
Not to get your fingers burnt
There's lots of things, you cannot call
Important you don't let them, hurt at all

Chorus 2
I'll just keep running scared
Never looking back, like I never cared
I'll just pretend I'm strong
No regrets at all, I'll just keep rolling on

Bridge
Soon I will get to a place
Where someone is ready to care
A person who's willing to give me her love
But 'til I get there

Chorus
I'll just keep running scared
Never looking back, like I never cared
I'll just pretend I'm strong
No regrets at all, I'll just keep rolling on

I'll just keep running scared
Never looking back, like I never cared
I'll just pretend I'm strong
No regrets at all, I'll just keep rolling on

Well constructed and delivered Country. Instrumentation supports the vocals and every word is heard clearly. Vocalist is superb and feels the story being told. Very enjoyable melody which is the essence and core of any song. Pro production and i will give 5 stars as well.

I like the sound of the singer's voice & his delivery. Good instrumentation, backed it up well.

So easy on the ear , I had to give it several plays !

I love it when I come upon a song that has a terrific, unique melody. That's the first thing that hits me. The lyrics tell the story of keeping from getting burned by love in a different refreshing way and they fit the mood of the melody perfectly. Instrumentally great and performed with the smooth wit and everyman vocals that are like Don Williams. Drums have an easy beat and guitar notes are arranged with imagination. A first rate song! I'll have to look this one up and download it. You should, too.

Very nice song , got good solid lyric, nice story. The vocal is very strong in the Americana style. Does remind me of Levon Helm smooth effortless delivery. The tune is good solid country Americana with original sound. This writer is definitely experienced and seasoned, Keep up the great work.

Really a nice song..... it will find a home

This is a pretty, smooth, country song all the way. The lyric is well written. The singer has a smooth voice and always in tune. The instrumentation is nice. The recording is nice and clean, all instruments are properly balanced with the vocal in front. This is a song that subtly says that you have to keep on keeping on through the rough and trying times.

Really nice work!! Lyrics are excellent.....great concept and great execution! Vocal is very good....lots of feeling. Arrangement works well for the song..appropriate. Everything works well for me.

Sounds like a good tune to submit for a movie soundtrack. No parts really jump out at me. Hook is good though.

Lyrics Bob Bentley Music Bob Bentley
Producer Bob Bentley Performance Bob Bentley
This track is on 1 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Jim Aitken Relaxing Music 1/15/2023

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